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2026 Results and Awards
COMPETITION AWARDS — DAYTIME EVENTS on JULY 4, 2026
RESULTS OF DAYTIME EVENTS
Note: every effort has been made to spell the names of the winners correctly, and we apologize for any errors. All contests were free and open to the public.
- HORSESHOE PITCHING:
Men's Singles:
1st: CJ Price – Bayview, MD
2nd: Ryan Carson – Bel Air, MD
Men's Doubles:
1st: Randy Williams & Wayne Young
2nd: Chris Price & CJ Price
Women's Singles:
1st: Jennifer Price – Red Lion, Pa
2nd: Debbie Price – Perry Hall, Md
Women's Doubles:
1st: Stephanie Price & Krista Nadler
2nd: Debbie Price & Jennifer Price - WATER BALLOON TOSS
Ages 6 and under:
1st: Ashley & Tom Dsilva – Forest Hill
2nd: Wentley & Kevin Jasper – Bel Air
3rd: Adalynn & Kim Sams – Forest Hill
Ages 7-9:
1st: Elliot & Jeff Murphy – Forest Hill
2nd: Abby & Brittany Horner – Bel Air
3rd: Ashley & Ava Macre – Bel Air
Ages 10-12:
1st: Hudson & Beckett Krout – Bel Air
2nd: Kellen & Jason Wiggins – Bel Air
3rd: Abby & Angelina Barresi – Bel Air
Ages 13-17: - UNCLE SAM SAYS
Ages 5-7:
1st: Julia Soto – Pylesville
2nd: Seamus Daniels – Bel Air
3rd: Deacon Reese – Bel Air
Ages 8-10:
1st: Bella Billok – Bel Air
2nd: Cora Niehenke – York, Pa
3rd: Ava Macre – Bel Air
Ages 11-14:
1st: Adrianna Macre – Bel Air
2nd: Tenley Daniels – Virginia Beach, Va
3rd: Maggie Guy – Fredericksburg, Va
Ages 15 and older:
1st: Madison Battaglia of Bel Air
2nd: Abby Battaglia of Bel Air
3rd: Matt Battaglia of Bel Air - WATERMELON EATING CONTEST
Ages 6 and under:
1st: Wake – Bel Air
2nd: Kyla – Freeland, MD
3rd: Theodore – Forest Hill
Ages 7 - 10:
1st: Luke – Bel Air
2nd: Conner – Bel Air
3rd: Corbin – Bel Air
Ages 11 - 16:
1st: Julian – Bel Air
2nd: Millie – Bel Air
3rd: Hannah – Abingdon
Ages 17+:
1st: Gidan – Bel Air
2nd: Matt – Fallston
3rd: Danny – Freedom, MD
- BICYCLE RODEO
Ages 5 and under:
1st: Hayden Adams
2nd: Eli McQuesten
3rd: Grayson Adams
Ages 6-8:
1st: Griffin Barry
2nd: Arya Stran
3rd: Brooks Marmen
Ages 9 - 10:
1st: Mason Freeman
2nd: Connor Vodarick
3rd: Cora Niehenke
Ages 11 - 13:
1st: Ian Retford
2nd: Sabina Majchrzak
3rd: Gavin Stran
Best Boy’s Decoration: Reed Bailey of Forest Hill
Best Girl’s Decoration: Charlotte Sorrell
1st: Grayson Birnbaum & Logan Szewczyk – Bel Air
2nd: Chloe Coon & Carter Phillippi - Abingdon
3rd: Tobi & Tioba Dossou – Belcamp
Ages 18 and Older:
1st: Jake Magee (Perry Hall) & Marco Robleto-Baggett (Bel Air)
2nd: Tobi & Codjo Dossou – Belcamp
3rd: Shaun & Marie Spicer – Bel Air
JUDGES' AWARDS — BEL AIR JULY 4TH PARADE — 2026 Theme: Celebrating USA's 250!
The Parade is judged by a panel of independent judges, whose decisions are final. Judges have the authority to limit the number of awards in each category, or to create a category if in their opinion such is needed.
- ANTIQUE VEHICLES>
1st Place: Darcy Phillips and her 2023 Corvette
2nd Place: 1955 Chevy Bel Air owned by Mike Antonelli
3rd Place: C.J. Goss Contracting, Inc. - Bands (and Drum & Bugle Corps)
1st Place: Bel Air High School Marching Bobcat Band
2nd Place: SONUS Brass Theater from Shenandoah Sound
3rd Place: C. Milton Wright School Marching Mustang Band
4th Place: Harford Highlanders Pipe Band - Beauty Queens
1st Place: Miss Maryland 2026 Gianna Romero
2nd Place: Miss Black United States Kira Edwards
3rd Place: Little Miss Fire Prevention 2026 Lilyana Williamson - Car Clubs (includes Bicycle Clubs)
1st Place: Bel Air Corvette Club
2nd Place: Marine Corps League Corporal Pete Arnold Detachment
3rd Place: Northeastern Chapter of the Tesla Owners Club of Maryland - Color Guards
1st Place: The Harford County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard
2nd Place: Harford Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol - Equestrian Units
1st Place: Horseland -- Maryland State Fair
2nd Place: Harford County Horse Enthusiast Lisa Fulco - Volunteer Fire Companies/Emergency Services
1st Place: Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company
2nd Place: Fallston Volunteer Fire Company
3rd Place: Jarrettsville Volunteer Fire Company - Floats
1st Place: Beachmont Corn Maze
2nd Place: Aberdeen Economic Development Commission
3rd Place: McComas Family Funeral Homes
4th Place: "Happy 250th America" from the Smith Family
5th Place: Bel Air Knights of Columbus Council 4714 - Marching Units (includes Comic Units and all have vehicles)
1st Place: Boumi Shriners Magic Carpets
2nd Place: Michael Rosman Entertainers
3rd Place: TwirlTasTix Baton Twirlers - Mobile Units
1st Place: Buontempo Brothers Restaurant
2nd Place: Veterans Unit UNIMOG
3rd Place: Brooks Rosser, American Idol Finalist
4th Place: McComas Mandalorian Cybertruck
5th Place: Griggs & Son Monster Truck - NOTABLES
1st Place: MD Army National Guard Blackhawk Helicopters Flyover
2nd Place: Veterans Unit WW2 Veteran Mr. William Smothers
3rd Place: HCPS Teacher of The Year Michael James - Notable Parade Units
Absolutely Unique Parade Entry: “Happy 250th America” from the Smith Family
Most Patriotic in the Parade: Miracle League of Harford County
Most Popular with the Crowd: MD Army National Guard Flyover
Most Impressive Unit in the Parade: Aberdeen Economic Development Commission
Most Happy to Be Here: Michael Rossman Entertainer
Most Unusual Unit: Harford County Horse Enthusiast Lisa Fulco
Funniest Unit in the Parade: Uptown String Band - JUDGES' AWARDS FOR SPECIAL MERIT IN THE PARADE (alphabetical order):
Aberdeen Economic Development Commission Float
Harford County Government Float
1963 Pontiac Catalina owned by Tom Kornick
Aberdeen High School Marching Eagles Band
Mrs Maryland Collegiate USA Gabrielle Brady
Miracle League of Harford County
TwirlTasTix Baton Twirling
The Ross Family Golf Cart
Clerk of the Court Michelle Karczeski
The Marshall Morlock Band
First-Place, Notable and Judges' Awards Winners will be contacted by the Bel Air Independence Day Committee, by e-mail, and receive a Certificate of Their Achievement. This list will also be sent to all local newspapers, both print and online.
If your unit is listed above otherwise than First-Place, Notable or Judges' Awards winner, and you wish to receive a Certificate of Achievement, please contact the Committee at this e-mail address. The Committee will attempt to fulfill your request.
